Knowsley Lane Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Knowsley |
| Address | Astley Road, L36 8DB |
| School Website | www.knowsleylane.knowsley.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1515569999 |
| URN | 141205 |
School Census
| Total | 350 |
| Girls/Boys | 167/183 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.7%/52.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 14.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 188 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/01/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/01/2019 | Outstanding |
| 28/09/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 17/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 28/09/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 105.0 |
| Maths | 105.0 |
| Reading Progress | -1.6 |
| Writing Progress | -1.2 |
| Maths Progress | -1.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 102.0 |
| Maths | 105.0 |
| Reading Progress | -1.2 |
| Writing Progress | 0.0 |
| Maths Progress | 1.0 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -0.2 |
| Writing Progress | 1.2 |
| Maths Progress | 0.7 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 89 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 48 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 110 |
| As First Preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 106 |
| As First Preference | 64 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 95 |
| As First Preference | 54 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.60% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 88 |
| As First Preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 31 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 31 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 32 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 31 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 69% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 37% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 31% |
| no | 69% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 80% |
| no | 20% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Columba's Catholic Primary School
(0.15 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hillside Road, Knowsley, L36 8BL
Knowsley Central School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Mossbrow Road, , L36 7SY
Alt Bridge School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wellcroft Road, , L36 7TA